Gain experience in set-up procedures and programming of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.

Students will learn:

  • Basic machine shop skills
  • Use of precision measurement equipment,
  • Blueprint reading
  • shop math calculations
  • On-the-job set-ups
  • G-code programming and part production on the CNC mill and lathe 

Students who successfully complete this program may qualify to apply for CNC programmer position openings.

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Dates:  9/6/2023 - 
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday (159 hours)
Cost:  $2,614 (includes textbook and WorkKeys assessments)
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Careerline Tech Center /Thompson M-TEC Main Campus  

Program Courses Include:

Dates:  9/6/2023 to 11/20/2023
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 -- 8:30 PM
Cost:  $1,554 (includes textbook)
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Careerline Tech Center

Dates:  1/8/2024 to 3/25/2024
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 -- 8:30 PM
Cost:  $1,554 (includes textbook)
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Careerline Tech Center

Description:

Acquire hands-on experience in the operation of tool room equipment found in many manufacturing environments such as milling machines, lathes, and drill presses.

Students will also learn about:

  • Precision measurement equipment
  • Blueprint reading, shop mathematics
  • Properties of metals
  • Formulas and setups

Offers articulated college credit.

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Dates: Spring 2023:  4/17/2023 - 6/7/2023
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 -- 8:00 PM
Cost:  $1,206 (includes textbook)
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Careerline Tech Center

Prerequisite:  Basic Machine Shop or test out at M-TEC. 
Passing score in free Computers in Manufacturing Assessment at M-TEC.

Description:

Attain a fundamental understanding of set-up, operation, and programming procedures of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.

Students learn how to program and produce a part on the CNC mill and CNC lathe from a part print using G-Code programming and conversational programming.

Students who successfully complete the class may qualify to apply for entry CNC operator and CNC programmer positions.

Offers articulated college credit.

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